The Narnia Code: C S Lewis and the Secret of the Seven Heavens

By Michael Ward

Unlock the secret to Narnia that has mystified readers for over half a century...

Millions of people have been captivated by C.S.Lewis's classic Chronicles of Narnia - but some questions have never been successfully answered. Why are there seven books? Why are only three of them obviously biblical allegories? Does the series lack coherence, as Lewis's critics, and even some of his friends, have claimed? Many have attempted to find the organising key, the secret code, of the series, but the structure of Narnia's symbolism has remained a mystery.

Until now.

In The Narnia Code Michael Ward presents an astonishing literary discovery. Drawing on the whole range of Lewis's writing, Ward reveals the single subject that provides the link between all seven novels. He explains how Lewis structured the series, why he kept the code secret, and what it shows about his understanding of the universe and the Christian faith.

Originally published as the groundbreaking scholarly work Planet Narnia, this accessible adaptation holds the key to reading the Chronicles and understanding Lewis in a whole new way.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1842277227
• ISBN13: 9781842277225
• Release Date: November 2010
• Publisher: Authentic
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Your shoe is untied.

This book is excellent for many reasons. First, as the title of the review implies, you do not know that your shoe is untied until someone points it out. Then it is obvious. It is not only Narnia but C. S. Lewis himself of whom we get a rather different view. A good book is also one that tells you what you already know but makes it a bit clearer. I was impressed as almost every page has a footnote that could carry you off in a new direction. It is hard to be objective when you can see the C.S. Lewis world that Michael Ward paints. I had to keep a bible handy just to be sure of the context of the quotes that Michael Ward was using to make his point. The focus of the book itself cannot be summed up in a few well-chosen statements. However, Michael Ward tries to paint the picture of a pre-Copernican view of the heavens and the significance of stars. He shows how this is incorporated in the Narnia books, as is the music of the spheres. I do not want to go into too much detail as that is why you will want to read the book. For people who have already read the book, I do not need to rehash. My only hope is that I have mentioned enough to make you curious enough to want this book, as it will not only serve the purpose of a better understanding of Narnia but also of ourselves.